Kia Forte: Hood / Hood Latch
Components and components location

Repair procedures
[Hood lower latch assembly]
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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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2. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the hood latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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3. |
Disconnect the hood latch cable (A).

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4. |
Disconnect the hood latch connector (A), then remove the mounting screw.

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5. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remo ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
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Other information:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket
by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb by inser ...
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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